Herb Garden

Herb Garden

Herb Garden displays a rich variety of culinary, fragrance, and medicinal herbs that can be grown in Tucson.

Historical Gardens

Historical Gardens

Historical Gardens features many trees and shrub commonly planted in Tucson during the 1930s, 40s and 50s – including olive, myrtle, and dwarf citrus.

Zen Garden

Zen Garden

Zen Garden, a quiet haven for reflection and peaceful contemplation.

Sensory Patios

Sensory Patios offers a place to visit, relax and explore. Each patio is themed with plants and accessories that invite you to use all five senses.

Cactus & Succulent Gardens

Cactus and Succulent Garden

Cactus and Succulent Garden features cacti from the southwestern states, Mexico, and South America, plus hardy Old and New World succulents.

Xeriscape Garden

Xeriscape Garden.

Xeriscape Garden demonstrates  a beautiful and lush low water use home landscape.  Click here to learn more about ‘Xeriscaping’.

Native American Crops Garden

Native American Crops Garden

Native American Crops Garden displays traditional crops from the southwestern U.S. and Mexico with an emphasis on plants grown by the Tohono O’odham.

Plants of the Tohono O’odham Path

Plants of the Tohono O'odham Path

Plants of the Tohono O’odham path honors the relationship between native peoples and the plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Children’s Discovery Garden

Children's Discovery Garden

Children’s Discovery Garden takes you on a journey through the life cycle of a plant.

Nuestro Jardin

Nuestro Jardin

Nuestro Jardin honors Tucson’s traditional Mexican-American neighborhood gardens with a charming and colorful display of flowers, trees, herbs, and objects commonly seen in barrio gardens.

Butterfly Garden

Queen Butterfly in the Butterfly Garden

Butterfly Garden displays a variety of seasonal plants that attract regional butterflies.

Wildflower Garden

Wildflower Garden in bloom

Backyard Bird Garden

Backyard Bird Garden

Backyard Bird Garden show how to attract birds the natural way. Watch for hummingbirds, cardinals, and quail year-round.

Iris Garden

Iris Garden

Don’t miss the Iris Garden in April when it’s in full bloom.  You will see a spectacular display of color and varitey of bearded iris.

Shade Garden / Prehistoric Garden

Shade Garden

Shade Garden will give you ideas about regional plants that are appropriate for shady spots.

Prehistoric Garden

Prehistoric Garden displays several species of “living fossils” – plants which were alive during or before the time of the dinosaurs, and still survive as well as dinosaur replicas, such as the komodo dragon.

Garden Railway

Garden Railway

Watch the train as it winds through a miniature town. Hear it chug and whistle as you stroll around the Gardens. (Operation subject to weather and other conditions).

Aloe Alley

Aloe Alley - 11 foot Aloe Tree

ALOE ALLEY displays a collection of African Aloe species, grown in the shelter and shade of mature Mesquite trees.  The centerpiece of the collection is an 11-foot tall Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma), recently donated to the Gardens.

Australian Garden

Australian Garden

Australian Garden contains many species of Australian trees and shrubs, including Eucalyptus and Acacia.

Greenhouse

Butterfly Magic

Currently showing in the Greenhouse

Butterfly Magic
November 1- March 31

Hundreds of tropical butterflies in a beautiful tropical setting. Also featured in the greenhouse are carnivorous plants.